Another significant advancement for women’s cricket in South Africa is the 2025–26 CSA Women’s Pro20 Series, which places the South African women’s cricket team among the top teams worldwide. Six provincial teams—Western Province, Titans, Lions, Dolphins, South Western Districts, and North West —compete in a round-robin style in the competition, which is run by Cricket South Africa (CSA).
Every team plays every other team once, and the team with the most points at the end of the league stage is declared the winner. Since there are no semifinals in this format, it is crucial to be consistent throughout the competition.
The T20 competition, which commenced on October 5, 2025, and runs concurrently with the CSA Women’s One-Day Cup (Pro50), is scheduled to conclude in March 2026. Some of South Africa’s best cricket stadiums, such as Newlands in Cape Town, Kingsmead in Durban, and the Wanderers in Johannesburg, host the matches.
Western Province entered this season as heavy favorites after winning the first edition the previous season. Their team is well-rounded, with both established players and up-and-coming talent. However, in what appears to be a highly competitive race, other clubs, such as the Lions and Dolphins, have also made a strong start.
CSA Women Pro20 Series 2025/26 Overview
| Tournament Name | CSA Women Pro20 Series 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Cricket South Africa (CSA) |
| Format | 20-over |
| Number of Teams | 6 |
| Teams | Dolphins Women, Lions Women, Titans Women, Western Province Women, South Western Districts Women, North West Women |
| Tournament Structure | Single round‐robin — each team plays all others once |
| Total Matches | 27 |
| Defending Champions | Western Province won the inaugural Pro20 season in 2024–25 |
CSA Women Pro20 Series 2025/26 Fixtures
The 28 games of the CSA Women’s Pro20 Series calendar will take place around South Africa between October 5, 2025, and March 13, 2026. Six regional teams—the Dolphins, Lions, Titans, Western Province (WPR), South Western Districts (SWD), and North West—compete in a round-robin event. Important stadiums such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Centurion, Potchefstroom, Oudtshoorn, and Pretoria host matches. A reserve-day final is scheduled for March 13, 2026.
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2025 | Match 1 | Dolphins Women vs Lion Women | Johannesburg |
| October 12, 2025 | Match 2 | Western Province Women vs South Western Districts | Oudtshoorn |
| October 19, 2025 | Match 3 | North West Women vs Titans Women | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
| October 26, 2025 | Match 4 | Western Province Women vs Titans Women | Newlands, Cape Town |
| October 26, 2025 | Match 5 | Dolphins Women vs South Western Districts Women | Kingsmead, Durban |
| November 2, 2025 | Match 6 | South Western Districts Women vs Lions Women | Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn |
| November 2, 2025 | Match 7 | South Western Districts Women vs Lions Women | Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn |
| November 9, 2025 | Match 8 | Dolphins Women vs North West Women | Kingsmead, Durban |
| November 9, 2025 | Match 9 | Titans Women vs Lions Women | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| November 16, 2025 | Match 10 | Western Province Women vs Dolphins Women | TBA |
| November 16, 2025 | Match 11 | South Western Districts Women vs North West Women | Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn |
| November 23, 2025 | Match 12 | Titans Women vs South Western Districts Women | TBA |
| November 23, 2025 | Match 13 | Lions Women vs Western Province Women | Sinovich Park, Sinoville |
| December 7, 2025 | Match 14 | North West Women vs Lions Women | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
| December 7, 2025 | Match 15 | Dolphins Women vs Titans Women | Kingsmead, Durban |
| December 14, 2025 | Match 16 | Dolphins Women vs Lions Women | Kingsmead, Durban |
| February 8, 2026 | Match 17 | Western Province Women vs South Western Districts Women | Newlands, Cape Town |
| February 8, 2026 | Match 18 | Titans Women vs North West Women | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| February 15, 2026 | Match 19 | Lions Women vs South Western Districts Women | TBA |
| February 15, 2026 | Match 20 | Titans Women vs Western Province Women | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| February 22, 2026 | Match 21 | North West Women vs Dolphins Women | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
| February 22, 2026 | Match 22 | Western Province Women vs Lions Women | Newlands, Cape Town |
| February 22, 2026 | Match 23 | Titans Women vs Dolphins Women | Sinovich Park, Sinoville |
| March 1, 2026 | Match 24 | North West Women vs South Western Districts Women | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom |
| March 1, 2026 | Match 25 | Western Province Women vs North West Women | Newlands, Cape Town |
| March 1, 2026 | Match 26 | South Western Districts Women vs Dolphins Women | Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn |
| March 1, 2026 | Match 27 | Lions Women vs Titans Women | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| March 13, 2026 | Final | TBA vs TBA | TBA |
Teams and Squad in CSA Women Pro20 Series 2025/26
Throughout the competition, there are several players to watch who stand out. Players who scored a lot of runs last season, such as Tazmin Brits and Faye Tunnicliffe, are at the top of the batting order. Leah Jones and Kayla Reyneke have shown promise in the bowling department by getting wickets. Another player worth keeping an eye on is Nonkhululeko Thabethe.
Dolphins Women Squad: Asamkele Kawu, Courtney Gounden, Nicole de Klerk, Nobuhle Busane, Alexandra Candler, Michaela Andrews, N. Ngubane, Nondumiso Shangase, K. Pinini, Yasmeen Khan, Ayanda Hlubi, Jade De Figueiredo, Kiara Fisher, Nobulumko Baneti, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Zintle Mali.
Lions Women Squad: Diara Ramlakan, Jenna Evans, Kirstie Thomson, Nonkhululeko Thabethe, Sunette Viljoen, Tazmin Brits, Chloe Tryon, Fay Cowling, Kgomotso Rapoo, Madison Landsman, Neo Molefe, Sarah Nettleton, Karabo Meso, Palesa Mapoo, Annah Ntozakhe, Ayabonga Khaka, Lean Swanepoel, Lehlohonolo Meso, Lehlohonolo Sardick, Liyema Jubati, N Raisibe, Refilwe Moncho, Relebohile Mkhize, Shabnim Ismail, Tumi Sekhukhune.
South Western Districts Women Squad: Izelle Cilliers, Julia Hoal, Nadine Moodley, Gail Abrahams, Lucian Swartz, Zintle Kula, Mieke De Ridder, Palesa Mapoo, Kiara Fisher, Tiche Frans, Yolandi Potgieter.
Western Province Women Squad: Oluhle Siyo, Dane Van Niekerk, Delmi Tucker, Jemma Botha, Kayla Reyneke, Kelsey Adams, Faye Tunnicliffe, Jae Leigh Filander, Yandiswa Mangele, Leah Jones, Sinelethu Yaso.
Titans Women Squad: Gandhi Jafta, Monalisa Legodi, Tebogo Macheke, Amogelang Maphangula, Paulinah Mashishi, Katherine Prior, Samantha Schutte, Robyn Searle, Miane Smit, Christelle van der Schyff, Luyanda Nzuza, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Eliz-Mari Mar.
North West Women Squad: Zintle Kula, Elandri Janse van Rensburg, Pretty Molefe, Mampe Ntsane, Yolandi Potgieter, Verunissa Reddy, Anica Swart, Mignon van der Merwe, Christen van Wyk, Evodia Yekile, Yamkela Zangqa
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Conclusion
Another exciting era in South African women’s cricket is being marked with the CSA Women Pro20 Series 2025–2026, which will feature the top local talent in the country. The competition, which runs from October 2025 to March 2026, offers a crucial stage for up-and-coming athletes to face off against seasoned pros.
With fierce rivalries, robust regional participation, and increasing fan support, the series keeps raising the bar for South Africa’s women’s T20 cricket. It greatly aids in the growth and appeal of the sport nationwide by bolstering the pool of players for the national team as well as encouraging increased professionalism and prominence in the women’s game.
